Sony gambles on the Vita to woo portable gaming fans

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Sony releases a new portable gaming device tomorrow, as the company gambles
that millions will continue playing video games on dedicated consoles rather
than the pocket-sized gadget they already own.

The PlayStation Vita goes on sale in Britain at midnight, with Sony believing
that gamers will prefer its new handheld machine to playing cheap titles
through their mobile phones.

The ailing technology giant described the device as one of its most important
launches of the past decade as it tries to recapture the public’s
imagination. Sony’s previous gaming machines, such as the PlayStation 3 and
PSP portable console, have been